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An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.
Taylor Warwick
New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

After years of leading health care expansions in Kansas City, Taylor Warwick embraces new opportunities as COO of Mercy Springfield Communities—and looks forward to diving into life in the Ozarks.
A&B Cycle team
Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

For the past 100 years, A&B Cycle has been a mainstay in Springfield, Missouri. Its continuous commitment to serving its customers—from loyal cyclists to new riders—has solidified its spot providing 417-landers with a way to get outdoors.
College Station Theater
On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

With many changes over the past 15 years, Paul Tillman and his dad, Scott, have decided to keep the ownership and operation of College Station Theater local.
Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile
Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

A new placemaking effort is underway on Medical Mile, that 2.8-mile stretch between two giant health care systems on National Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Better Block SGF is ready to tackle a very long challenge.

Networking in the Ozarks

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

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3. Ollis/Akers/Arney

At Ollis/Akers/Arney, a willingness to embrace change has led to levels of success CEO Richard Ollis never imagined. What has he learned?...

sep 2022
Titanic Museum in Branson MO
Best Places to Work

4. Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum Attraction offers a culture of education, communication and personalized staff development. It’s why the team is described...

sep 2022 | Leadership
Rick's Automotive in Springfield MO
Best Places to Work

5. Rick's Automotive

From employee-planned celebrations to all-expenses-paid sabbaticals, Rick’s Automotive offers amazing benefits, but the family atmosphere...

sep 2022 | Leadership
Advice and Whisky with Beth Dorman of Springfield Little Theatre
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Beth Domann

Beth Domann is the executive director of Springfield Little Theatre, which produces fully staged productions, supported by a thriving...

sep 2022 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Networking
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Best Places to Work 2022

Here's Biz 417's 2022 list of the top 20 companies to work for in Springfield, Missouri.

sep 2022 | Companies, Leadership
Brad Thomas’s, president of Silver Dollar City
Leadership

Brad Thomas’s Corner Office

We talked to Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City (SDC), to discuss how the organization recruits and retains employees and how...

sep 2022 | Communication, Companies, Leadership
New app from Innovative Dental
Communication

Innovation from Innovative Dental

Dr. Grant Olson works on driving performance and communication throughout Innovative Dental with the use of the Rheostat app.

sep 2022 | Companies, Technology
Lauren Hawkins of Husch Blackwell
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Lauren Hawkins On The Art of Negotiation

Partner for Husch Blackwell and 417-land native, Lauren Hawkins shares her no-nonsense tips for making the deal and navigating change.

sep 01 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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Jeff Johnson and Steve Faria at Shepherd of the Hills
Strategy

How to Take Your Business in a New Direction

When Jeff Johnson and Steve Faria acquired Shepherd of the Hills in 2017, they purchased part of Ozarks history. Adding a new element...

nov 2019 | Strategy
Hanna Perez with GO CAPS mentors Joseph Meissert and Dave Garner at Paul Mueller Co. in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

How Two Students Used GO CAPS To Gain Real World Experience

Real-world experience is the best way to learn if a career is right for you. High school graduates Hanna Perez and Joshua Bruce did just...

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing
OzWater bottles on a production line
Strategy

Is Springfield, MO Sitting on a Pure Water Source?

How Chad Sitton and Deer Lake Partners discovered a pure water source in Springfield, MO and founded OzWater.

nov 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur
Labels by Ample Industries in Nixa MO
Manufacturing

Learn About the Printing Industry on the Job with Ample Industries

Ample Industries is a manufacturer of custom pressure-sensitive labels, and they work with many locally owned businesses including...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Manufacturing, Marketing
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Biz 100 Honorees
Biz 100

Meet the 2019 Biz 100

Our annual list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in southwest Missouri is back for year four.

nov 2019 | Automotive, Business Services, Companies, Education
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Missouri State University President Clif Smart
Biz 100

Person of the Year: Missouri State President Clif Smart

Missouri State University President Clif Smart is on a mission to raise the profile of Missouri’s second largest university, and his...

nov 2019 | Education, Features, People
Compilation of products made in southwest Missouri
Manufacturing

Products Made in Southwest Missouri that are Used Globally

Cashew chicken isn’t the only notable thing made in southwest MO. Check out this small sampling of local plants and headquarters, plus the...

nov 2019 | Manufacturing
Concept art of Aquarium at the Boardwalk from Kuvera Partners
Strategy

Q&A: Kuvera Partners on Branson’s Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Los Angeles-based development company Kuvera Partners owns several Branson attractions. Recently, Kuvera announced Aquarium at the...

nov 2019 | Branson, Companies, Family, Q&A

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019
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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

2019 Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards hosted by BKD CPAs & Advisors and Drury University. April 16. Oasis Hotel & Convention...
Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development
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Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Biz 417's B-School Breakfast Series: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development. April 11, 2019. Andy B's. ...
Good Morning, Springfield! April 2019
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Good Morning, Springfield! April 2019

April 2019 Good Morning, Springfield! presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. April 4, 2019. Drury University O'Reilly Family...
Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019
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Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019

Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview presented by The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals. March 12. Springfield Area...

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